Nintendo to Discontinue Google and Apple Account Linking by January 2027
· Technology · Android Authority, Engadget
Nintendo is ending support for Google and Apple account linking, preventing users from logging into or creating Nintendo accounts using those services starting January 26, 2027. The company is also terminating the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission that rewarded users for connecting external accounts. Users currently relying on Google or Apple logins are advised to transition to using a standard email address, Sign-In ID, password, or passkey. Nintendo did not provide an explanation for the decision to phase out the third-party login options. The system change work may cause delays to the target end date, according to the console manufacturer.
Why it matters
Millions of Nintendo account holders who rely on Google or Apple single sign-on will need to update their login credentials and switch to standard passwords or passkeys before the transition deadline.
Read the original report — Android Authority
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